Ferret Habitats

Most ferrets take to using litter boxes well, but sometimes a ferret is unusually resistant, going anywhere but IN the litter box! Here are some tips for potty training a stubborn ferret.

Here is a recipe for a good all-purpose scent deterrent spray for ferrets. They will avoid places where the spray has been used, so it can help discourage destructive or dangerous behavior and...

Ferrets enjoy natural habitats in which they can play. A cage should be at least 3 feet long and 2 feet wide, large enough for the ferret to play. It can be several feet high, with multiple levels...

Setting up a ferret cage is a fairly easy thing to do but when you have multiple weasels you have more to keep in mind. Once you have it all set up though it is very easy to maintain.

The black-footed ferret is a small, short-legged animal that is part of the weasel family. It used to live in prairies in the western part of North America, from areas in the Great Plains in Texas...

This article will help with the often-difficult task of properly training your ferret(s) to use a litter box instead of your floor as a bathroom!

Domestic ferrets are a fairly common pet that are known for their curiosity and mischievousness. They love to nest, so a large cage is a great housing option for them. Cages can either be...

Not sure if you can handle this furry creature?

Wire cages are better for ferrets than aquariums because wire cages not only let in proper ventilation, but also the ferrets enjoy climbing about on the material. Although ferrets need to have...

Commercial ferret cages tend to be expensive, despite their flimsy nature. Making your own ferret cage does not have to be expensive or difficult. It also allows for a significant amount of...

Ferrets are active animals that need a lot of space to romp around for their health and happiness. Building a ferret shed that gives them ample space for living while letting them feel safe and...

Ferrets are always getting into places that they can't get back out of. One of those places in my house was the bathtub. So I made them this ladder, and they enjoy it so much that I thought I...

Before candy became commercially available it was produced at home using boiled sugar syrups as a base. Old-fashioned candy makers cooked hard candies, taffy, toffee and candy-coated nuts. Other...

While most contagious cat diseases are preventable with regular vaccinations from your veterinarian, your cat may experience other common health problems, brought on by an inadequate diet or...

Although all children experience events that cause occasional anxious feelings as they are growing up, some children suffer from anxiety disorders that make normal events unbearable. Children who...

Ferrets were first domesticated by humans around 2500 years ago. These little furry critters have been a joy for people to own for 25 centuries, but their size and curiosity ensures that houses...

Pet ferrets can be potty trained so they use a litter pan, similar to a cat. Potty training your ferret will also keep his cage cleaner, and allow him to get out of his cage for more exploring...

Ferrets are one of the most popular pets on the planet. Their sleekness and affection are unmatched. However, unless your females are fixed, you run the possibility of a pregnancy. If this is the...

Learn how to build a wire cage for a ferret that is 60 x 60 x 60 inch. Ferrets need a larger cage so that they have room to romp. Making a wire cage will allow the owner to make the home...

Ferrets can be a big part of your life because they can be great pets that you will always cherish. For your ferret to be happy, though, you must make sure that he is living in a great habitat for...

Pet ferrets are inquisitive little creatures that climb into tiny nooks and crannies where they don't belong. While learning how to take care of a ferret, it's a good idea to keep your pet in a...

Hamsters make great pets for children and adults. Cleaning your hamster's cage is essential to raising a healthy critter, and it isn't as complicated as you think. Just follow these few simple steps.